World risks 'disaster' as reuse of natural resources declines
New report shows the world is using up more raw materials, while recycling less and urges greater efforts towards a circular economy
From medicine to recycling, 6 African start-ups doing business for good in 2019
As Africa tunes into business for good, young people are finding innovative solutions to problems from illiteracy to pollution
Social enterprise restaurant founded by Jamie Oliver closes
Oliver said he was 'surprised and saddened' by the closure and the team had done an 'amazing job'
TrustLaw Celebrates European Pro Bono Week
TrustLaw, Thomson Reuters Foundation’s global pro bono legal programme, co-hosted the first-ever European Pro Bono Week. Covering four of the Pro Bono Days across the region, Dublin, Milan, Madrid and Lisbon, the TrustLaw Europe team organised workshops for non-profit organisations and social enterprises.
Bloody nightmare? Do-good health businesses struggle in Cameroon
'It is easier for projects to become well known outside of Cameroon first, in order to then make it in Cameroon'
From Ethiopia to Australia, the promises and pitfalls of tourism for good
Tourism social entrepreneurs say in the rush to do good, it is important to be wary of not growing too fast as this can negatively impact communities and the environment
EXPERT VIEWS-Top 10 tips for business on a mission to do good
'If you are trying to run a business for it to make a profit and have social impact then you are doing three or more things than the average business at any time'
Doing good found to take its toll as more social entrepreneurs report burnout
Trying to juggle tackling societal problems with making a profit can often take a toll on business leaders' mental health
Young entrepreneurs with a mission bank on 'Greta' effect
'Young people have the advantage of exposure to technology and can bring solutions to old problems'
Ethiopia sees rise in businesses doing good as economy opens up
An estimated 55,000 social enterprises operate in Ethiopia, the second-most populous country in Africa and fastest growing economy in the region